Fort Collins High School

1,836 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Collins High School, located at 3400 Lambkin Way, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Fort Collins community as part of the Poudre School District. Known for its rich history and deep-rooted school spirit—represented by its mascot, the "Lambkin"—the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. It is widely recognized for its robust college-preparatory curriculum, which includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment options, and specialized career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, Fort Collins High School is well-regarded for its competitive athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. The campus fosters an environment that encourages student engagement and leadership, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. Its central location in the city makes it a focal point for community events, and it maintains a strong reputation for balancing traditional academic rigor with a supportive, inclusive culture that caters to the evolving needs of its students.

1,836

Total Students

98.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Collins High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,212
Hispanic	466
Black	27
Asian	44
Two or More	72
American Indian	14

White
1,212 (66.0%)
Hispanic
466 (25.4%)
Two or More
72 (3.9%)
Asian
44 (2.4%)
Black
27 (1.5%)
American Indian
14 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-8021
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	580
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 446

Grade 10 466

Grade 11 451

Grade 12 473

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Collins High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	446
Grade 10	466
Grade 11	451
Grade 12	473

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Collins High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	874	47.6%
Male	961	52.3%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

High School 9th - 12th

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943 Students

1200 HIDDEN VALLEY PARKWAY
SEVERANCE, CO 80550 (10.0 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th